Antonyms - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 136:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
They often quarrelled before leaving the house but made it up by the time they returned home

A. Added it up
B. Reconciled
C. Fell out
D. Compounded the problem

Question 137:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The effect of rising prices has snowballed considerably

A. Risen
B. Decreased
C. Frozen
D. Grown

Question 138:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The economic situation is responsible for the recent discord in many families

A. Division
B. Resourcefulness
C. Harmony
D. Suffering

Question 139:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
The college was worried about Tunji;s garrulous tendency

A. Reticent
B. Loqacious
C. Quarrelsome
D. Outspoken

Question 140:

• JAMB 1993

In the question below choose the most appropriate option opposite in meaning to the word(s) underlined:
We have found that cassava is a sine qua non item in our industry

A. Useful
B. Indispensable
C. Useless
D. Dispensable